Senior Demand Planning Manager

Job Description:

Senior Demand Planning Manager

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Senior Demand Planning Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Revenue & Coverage: $4B+ direct (US & Canada) and $8B indirect, supporting all Transportation & Electric Business Group divisions.
• Scale & Team: 100K+ SKUs, 10K+ customers, and 20+ reports (10+ direct in USAC, 10+ indirect globally).
• Capability Building: Strengthen team engagement, growth, succession planning, training, and optimize structure; implement world-class demand planning processes aligned with 3M practices and compliance culture.
• Systems & Tracking: Enhance APS and planning tools for better design and utilization; maintain scorecards and bias management to ensure reliable, responsive supply chain execution.
• Leadership & Planning: Lead daily team operations and manage all demand planning cycles (annual to daily), including key activities like data cleansing, statistical and consensus forecasts, financial reconciliation, and executive demand view.
• Strategy & Collaboration: Core member of TEBG Planning Leadership; engage cross-functionally; set 3-year vision and annual glidepath; present planning strategies to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Performance Metrics: Team engagement & attrition, talent pipeline, capability score (Org/Process/Tools), forecast bias & accuracy, OTIF, inventory, slow-moving stock, and cost.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Eight (8) years of experience working in supply chain operations in a private, public, government or military environment
• Five (5) years of leadership experience with a proven track record of achieving business objectives in a highly complex, pull-based supply chain environment in a private, public, government or military environment
• One (1) year of combined experience in SAP and at least one APS system (e.g., Kinaxis, o9, Blue Yonder, IBP).

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Proven Leadership & Strategic Thinking – Skilled at guiding teams, managing processes, and driving results with resilience.
• Supply Chain Expertise – Deep understanding of end-to-end operations (procurement, logistics, manufacturing) and ability to make smart, balanced decisions.
• Financial & Analytical Strength – Strong grasp of costing flows, P&L, and data-driven decision-making.
• Industry Know-How – Experience in FMCG, chemicals, food & beverage, or similar sectors, supported by advanced certifications (CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Black Belt).
• Tech & Communication Skills – ERP/APS implementation experience and ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Education & Business Acumen – MBA or master’s degree, plus strategic thinking and negotiation skills to influence and solve complex problems.

Work location: On-site (at least days per week) at Maplewood, MN

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic/international

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $212,947 - $260,268, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 11/26/2025 To 12/26/2025 Or until filled

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